Job summary
To provide accurate and timely monthly monitoring information in respect of expenditure against the Trust's capital programme. To support maintain the Trusts Fixed Asset Register.
To assist in various aspects of Charitable Fund accounting including, the bank reconciliation, reconciliation of charitable funds expenditure and Charitable Funds reporting.
To cover for the AR, AP and TA Team leaders when required.
Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.
Main duties of the job
Capital Monitoring
Fixed Asset Register
Fixed Asset Accounting
Lease Register & Accounting
Charitable Funds Accounting
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a motivated and numerate individual to work as a Capital Accounts & Charitable Funds Team Leader within the Financial Accounts Team.
The successful applicant will assist the Capital Accountant in various aspects of Capital and Charitable Funds Accounting which include Capital monitoring, maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register, Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting.
The role will also encompass working on Charitable funds and the duties include, Reconciliation of the Charitable Funds cashbook, assisting with Charitable Funds reporting and reconciliation of Charitable funds expenditure to the general ledger.
The post holder will provide cover for the AR, AP and TA Team leaders when required.
For further details about the role or an informal discussion, please contact Zaynab Ali: zaynab@ali@gmmh.nhs.uk
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Capital Monitoring
- To monitor expenditure against the Trusts agreed capital programme.
- To provide detailed expenditure information to the Capital Working & Investment Groups on a monthly basis.
- To ensure that VAT is correctly accounted for on all capital schemes.
- To review on a monthly basis all revenue expenditure over £5k to assess whether the expenditure should be capitalised.
Fixed Asset Register
- To support in the maintenance of the Trusts Fixed Asset Register (Integra) in accordance with the current capital accounting guidance and with other statutory and internal reporting requirements.
- To support in ensuring that all fixed asset transactions are recorded in an accurate and timely manner including additions, disposals, depreciation, revaluations, and impairments.
Fixed Asset Accounting
- To support in ensuring that all accounting entries relating to fixed assets are recorded accurately within the general ledger.
Lease Register & Accounting
- To support in the maintenance of the Trusts register of leases in accordance with the requirements of IFRS 16.
- Code and record rental invoices within the IFRS16 working papers.
Charitable Funds Accounting
- To reconcile the Charitable Funds Cashbook to the general ledger and bank statement monthly.
- To reconcile to Charitable Funds expenditure to the general ledger monthly.
- To support in the reporting of Charitable Funds.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Capital Monitoring
- To monitor expenditure against the Trusts agreed capital programme.
- To provide detailed expenditure information to the Capital Working & Investment Groups on a monthly basis.
- To ensure that VAT is correctly accounted for on all capital schemes.
- To review on a monthly basis all revenue expenditure over £5k to assess whether the expenditure should be capitalised.
Fixed Asset Register
- To support in the maintenance of the Trusts Fixed Asset Register (Integra) in accordance with the current capital accounting guidance and with other statutory and internal reporting requirements.
- To support in ensuring that all fixed asset transactions are recorded in an accurate and timely manner including additions, disposals, depreciation, revaluations, and impairments.
Fixed Asset Accounting
- To support in ensuring that all accounting entries relating to fixed assets are recorded accurately within the general ledger.
Lease Register & Accounting
- To support in the maintenance of the Trusts register of leases in accordance with the requirements of IFRS 16.
- Code and record rental invoices within the IFRS16 working papers.
Charitable Funds Accounting
- To reconcile the Charitable Funds Cashbook to the general ledger and bank statement monthly.
- To reconcile to Charitable Funds expenditure to the general ledger monthly.
- To support in the reporting of Charitable Funds.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSE Maths and English at grade A to C or equivalent qualification
- oPart qualified AAT or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- oAAT qualified or equivalent
- oRelevant degree or HND
Experience
Essential
- oBe competent in the use of Excel & Word
- oHave proven experience working within a finance team
- oHave practical use of a financial computer system
- oWorking in an office environment
- oHave confidence in dealing with people
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of NHS finance
- oPrevious experience of Capital Accounting
- oPrevious experience of Charitable Funds Accounting
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of various finance department functions.
- oControl Account reconciliation
- oAnnual Accounts process
Desirable
- oKnowledge of NHS VAT guidelines
- oKnowledge of FT reporting
- oAwareness of general NHS issues
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oApplication form completed in a clear and concise manner
- oGood spoken communication skills
- oAn understanding for the need for confidentiality
- oAn understanding of the importance of deadlines.
- oInitiative and 'can do' attitude
- oTeam worker with flexible approach
- oConfidence in dealing with people
- oInitiative
Desirable
- oProcedure writing skills
- oThe ability to plan and organise a team's workloads and deadlines
Other
Essential
- oDue to tight deadlines around the Period end, Interim and Annual Accounts submissions the need may arise where the post holder is required to work longer hours on specific days
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSE Maths and English at grade A to C or equivalent qualification
- oPart qualified AAT or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- oAAT qualified or equivalent
- oRelevant degree or HND
Experience
Essential
- oBe competent in the use of Excel & Word
- oHave proven experience working within a finance team
- oHave practical use of a financial computer system
- oWorking in an office environment
- oHave confidence in dealing with people
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of NHS finance
- oPrevious experience of Capital Accounting
- oPrevious experience of Charitable Funds Accounting
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of various finance department functions.
- oControl Account reconciliation
- oAnnual Accounts process
Desirable
- oKnowledge of NHS VAT guidelines
- oKnowledge of FT reporting
- oAwareness of general NHS issues
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oApplication form completed in a clear and concise manner
- oGood spoken communication skills
- oAn understanding for the need for confidentiality
- oAn understanding of the importance of deadlines.
- oInitiative and 'can do' attitude
- oTeam worker with flexible approach
- oConfidence in dealing with people
- oInitiative
Desirable
- oProcedure writing skills
- oThe ability to plan and organise a team's workloads and deadlines
Other
Essential
- oDue to tight deadlines around the Period end, Interim and Annual Accounts submissions the need may arise where the post holder is required to work longer hours on specific days
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
